Thinking of Seoul, the land of Palaces, K-Pop landmarks, and neon-lit lights come to our mind. But there’s more and another side to this city. Seoul is surrounded by beautiful cozy cafes, neighborhood parks, creative corners and more. I welcome you to this daily cation a travel trend that invites all of the tourists such as you to explore this experience.

Let’s begin with Seoul’s oldest city neighborhood Seochon. You can start your morning in a Hanok cafe like Cheongsudang or Taegeukdang. You can sip into sangha-cha (a traditional herbal tea) and indulge in injeolmi toast to give a perfect start to the day.

Next, we take a walk to the most creative narrow alleyways to the Ikseon-Dong. This area is most famous for its local workshops of candle making, ceramic painting, and Korean calligraphy. You can spend some time here crafting something, leave more souvenirs and take home a new story.

After having the creative experience at the workshop you can head to the Mangwon Market or Gyeongnidan for lunch. You can look for Kalguksu ( the famous Knife noodle soup), spicy tteokbokki or crispy jeon (savory pancakes) on the menu at the local market.

In the afternoon you can recharge yourself with nature. You can spend your time at Seoul Forest, Seonyudo Park or Oil Tank Culture Park. This park even offers places for resting, napping or even reading your favorite book. You may come across a group doing sketching or doing Tai chi.

As the evening rises with the sun set you can experience Seoul’s social side. The areas like Euljiro & Yeonnamdong are well known for the music-filled evenings that give cozy vibes. You can pair makgeolli (Korean rice wine) with pajeon (green onion pancakes) together and have a chat with the locals or tourists. There are chances you may get a small music concert too.

A daily cation in Seoul is not just about looking at small things it’s about feeling everything. Starting from your day tea in a hanok to midnight chats and laughter under fairy lights. Remember next time when you are in Seoul, skip your schedule a little, try to live your day a bit slow and you will get an all-next experience for your Soul in Seoul!